Forge 1.7.2 Java Error

[PurpleSweetTart]

run the bat file for minecraft forge 1.7.2 sever and I get error in the command window. Errors about java class launcher, etc.

 

This is my bat file:

 

java -Xmx1024M -Xms1024M -jar forge-1.7.2-10.12.0.1046-universal.jar

pause

 

I think I screwed up with my java bin directory.

 

I have windows 7 64 bit with 4 GB RAM

 

I used 1.72 forge because a video said that 1.7.2 had a lot of mods for it. I do not have any mods installed right now, I also have client Forge 1.7.2 but have no mods for that yet either. I also have a vanilla serer with the .exe server file in a separate folder.

 

Please let me know if you need more information.

 

PurpleSweetTart

 

Sorry if this post is in the wrong place.

[LexManos]

You need to use the installer, even for the server.

it'll download the required libraries in the exact folder structure that it needs to be.

If the libraries, or minecraft_server jar is not next exactly right/placed exactly right, then you wont be able to start the server.

So, ya, use the installer.

[PurpleSweetTart]

ow do I copy the text of the error from the command prompt?

 

You need to post the output of the command line, or logs if the server actually launches.